What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adoption Specialist - Child Placement Expert position at Ennis Center?
Adoption Specialist
At Ennis Center, we are seeking an Adoption Specialist to provide adoption services to all assigned cases in compliance with requirements of applicable local, state, and federal regulatory and/or other accrediting agencies.
Responsibilities
- Provides adoption services to all assigned cases, ensuring compliance with requirements of applicable local, state, and federal regulatory and/or other accrediting agencies.
- Recruits adoptive parents, registers youth on MARE, and completes all required home studies, assessments, and other applicable reports and filings.
- Communicates with DHS to ensure proper paperwork is received to proceed with the adoption process.
- Ensures accurate, professional, and timely completion of all Agency-required reports, paperwork, and filings.
- Attends, conducts, or participates in all case conferences, hearings, assessments, home visits, etc. as required.
- Represents the agency at community meetings; interfaces with the community and other social service agencies as required.
- Immediately apprises the appropriate Agency personnel of any potential emergency situation.
- May be required to facilitate training for adoptive families and foster families.
Core Responsibilities
- Promotes a positive working environment within the Agency.
- Maintains professional and respectful demeanor with Agency employees, consumers, visitors, and the public.
- Actively participates in training, staff meetings, and Agency activities as required.
- Participates in special projects or additional assignments as required.
This is a full-time, salaried position located in Williamston. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families, we encourage you to apply.
